How do you pronounce "lighthearted"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/ (LEYET-hahrt-id). In British English: /lˈaɪthɑːtɪd/ (L-eyeth-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/ (LUH-it-hahrt-id). In Australian English: /lˈaɪthɑːtɪd/ (L-eyeth-aht).

Is "lighthearted" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/ (LEYET-hahrt-id), while in British English it's /lˈaɪthɑːtɪd/ (L-eyeth-aht).

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lighthearted

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/ˈlaɪtˌhɑːrtɪd/

LEYET-hahrt-id

Syllable Breakdown

laɪtlight·hɑːrtheart·ɪded

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